Towing capacity for a Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Land Rover Range Rover Sport towing capacity : the practical guide

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport belongs to the SUV family, a body style that combines a raised driving position with the structural rigidity needed for towing. Its higher ground clearance and longer wheelbase typically give a more stable behaviour with a caravan than a compact saloon. Across the 4 listed engines, figures vary depending on transmission and gearbox.

Land Rover Range Rover Sport towing capacity in one line

Across the 4 engines listed, built 2022, towing capacity is 3,000 kg (6,614 lb) to 3,500 kg (7,716 lb), with a manufacturer maximum braked towing weight of 3,000 kg (6,614 lb) to 3,500 kg (7,716 lb). Take the lower of those two figures and you have the real limit, before factoring in your gross train weight.

The line-up includes diesel, petrol, plug-in hybrid. Plug-in hybrid versions often have a lower towing capacity than their non-hybrid counterparts, because the battery weight is counted in the kerbweight and the gross train weight is unchanged.

What you can actually tow with this Land Rover Range Rover Sport

3,000 kg is heavyweight class: double-cab pickups, large utility 4x4s (Land Cruiser, Defender, Wrangler, Ranger), Tesla Model X and a handful of very high-end electric SUVs. At this towing level: mini-digger trailer, three-horse trailer, towed motorhome, large cabin boat.

Best fit: Professionals, landscapers, equine professionals, high-end boaters. For private use, this threshold is usually overkill for caravan duty.

Watch out: Above 3,000 kg, a B+E entitlement is almost always required in the UK and in France. Fuel or energy consumption while towing rises sharply: on electric, expect range to roughly halve.

Gross vehicle weight, gross train weight and payload

Gross vehicle weight (GVW) is the maximum laden weight of the car alone : 3,220 kg (7,099 lb) to 3,450 kg (7,606 lb). Gross train weight (GTW) is the maximum laden weight of the whole outfit : 6,450 kg (14,220 lb) to 6,720 kg (14,815 lb). Payload (GVW minus kerbweight) sits at 640 kg (1,411 lb) to 835 kg (1,841 lb), the share you can use for passengers, luggage and the towbar noseweight.

What to check on the V5C of your own Land Rover Range Rover Sport

• Field F.1 / F.2 : maximum laden weight (GVW). The figure on your logbook is the only one that legally applies to your car.
• Field F.3 : gross train weight (GTW). Compare it to the published values above to spot a discrepancy.
• Field O.1 : maximum braked towing weight. Sometimes lower than the manufacturer brochure if your car was originally fitted without a towbar.
• Field O.2 : maximum unbraked towing weight. Capped at 750 kg in most cases.

What licence do you need to tow with a Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

If you passed the UK car driving test on or after 1 January 1997, you can now tow a trailer up to 3,500 kg MAM with a standard category B licence: the rules changed in December 2021 and the separate car-and-trailer (B+E) test was scrapped. Drivers who passed earlier usually keep grandfather rights. As a stability rule, less experienced drivers should keep the loaded caravan weight to no more than about 85 % of the car kerbweight, especially on motorways and in crosswinds. Always check the V5C logbook and the manufacturer plate before hitching up.

FAQ

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
The gross vehicle weight of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport is 3,220 kg (7,099 lb) to 3,450 kg (7,606 lb).

How much can the Land Rover Range Rover Sport tow?
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport can tow up to 3,000 kg (6,614 lb) to 3,500 kg (7,716 lb) depending on the engine.

Can you tow a caravan with a Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Yes, within its towing capacity of 3,000 kg (6,614 lb) to 3,500 kg (7,716 lb). Compare it with your caravan loaded weight (MTPLM) before buying.

What licence do you need to tow with a Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
In the UK, drivers who passed the car test on or after 1 January 1997 can tow a trailer up to 3,500 kg MAM on a standard category B licence (the rules changed in December 2021 and the separate car-and-trailer test was scrapped). Drivers who passed before then usually keep larger entitlements. Always check the V5C logbook and the manufacturer plate.